Warkentin, Peter G. (1902-1979)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1979 June 8 p. 35

Birth date: 1902 Jan 12

text of obituary:

PETER P. G. WARKENTIN

Peter Warkentin was born on January 12 1902, in Steinau, Russia, to Christian parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Warkentin The family emigrated to Canada in August 1906, spending their first winter with Peter grandparents in Eigenheim, Sask. before moving to their homestead at Osler. In 1910 they settled in Silberfeld district southeast of Waldheim, where he grew up and late bought his own farm. Although he moved into the town of Waldheim in 1953, he continued to farm at Silberfeld until his retirement in 1971.

On March 16, 1917, at the age of fifteen Peter became a child of God, and was baptized on July 28, 1918. He became actively involved in many areas of the Lord's work, directing the church choir and serving as church treasurer for six teen years.

In 1926, he was married to Maria Regier, and God blessed them with a daughter and a son. However, after only four years of marriage, his wife was called home to be with the Lord. Mary Dick became the new mother in the Warkentin home.

After suffering from an incurable blood disease, Peter slipped quietly into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 17, 1979 at the age of seventy-seven years.

His family remembers him as a loving husband and father, always ready to lend a helping hand. His greatest concern was for the spiritual growth of his children, grand· children, the church and his many friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; one daughter, Mary and her husband, Wiegant Friesen; one son, Albert and his wife, Elsie; nine grandchildren; five brothers: Dave, George, Abe, Jake and John; and four sisters: Annie Ens, Margaret Peters, Helen Dyck and Edith Jantz. Interment was at the Waldheim Cemetery. At his own request, the song "Heaven Came Down" was sung at his funeral.